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Guided Walking Tour of Historic Ft. Walker Start: 11:00 am End: 12:30 pm Join Stephen Evans for a walk to Ft. Walker and through history as he brings the battle for Atlanta to life. Stephen is a local furniture designer and artist whose love of history stretches back his whole life. He has volunteered extensively at historic sites and battlefields across the country worked in production of award winning documentaries and educational classes. Saturday, May 17, 2008 11:00 a.m. $5 per person/$3 seniors and students/children under 10 free. Meet at the south end of the Boulevard parking area. Happy Birthday L.P. Grant Park Start: 12:00 pm End: 11:59 pm On May 17, 1883, Lemuel Pratt Grant presented a hand-written deed to the city of Atlanta for 100 acres of land to be used as a city park for "all" Atlantans. This donation became the first city park to result from a philanthropic gift. Shortly thereafter, the park was named for Mr. Grant - The L.P. Grant Park. For many years after its establishment the space was referred to as Mr. Grant's Park. Many also referred to the park as a "resort" area. For 125 years this public space has provided a respite for city residents. Help us celebrate 125 years.

« Saturday May 17, 2008 »

Sat

Guided Walking Tour of Historic Ft. Walker

Start: 11:00 am

End: 12:30 pm

Join Stephen Evans for a walk to Ft. Walker and through history as he brings the battle for Atlanta to life. Stephen is a local furniture designer and artist whose love of history stretches back his whole life. He has volunteered extensively at historic sites and battlefields across the country worked in production of award winning documentaries and educational classes.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 11:00 a.m. $5 per person/$3 seniors and students/children under 10 free. Meet at the south end of the Boulevard parking area.

Happy Birthday L.P. Grant Park

Start: 12:00 pm

End: 11:59 pm

On May 17, 1883, Lemuel Pratt Grant presented a hand-written deed to the city of Atlanta for 100 acres of land to be used as a city park for "all" Atlantans. This donation became the first city park to result from a philanthropic gift. Shortly thereafter, the park was named for Mr. Grant - The L.P. Grant Park. For many years after its establishment the space was referred to as Mr. Grant's Park. Many also referred to the park as a "resort" area. For 125 years this public space has provided a respite for city residents. Help us celebrate 125 years.